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3 FREQUENTLY CALLED PHONE NUMBERS For questions or department not listed below, call and press 0 for Operator or visit Area Code 619 Academic Success Center Adjunct Faculty Voic Ext. Admissions or 5216 Art Gallery Assessment (Placement Tests) Associated Student Organization (ASO) Athletics Basic Police Academy Bookstore Cafeteria CalWORKs Program Career Center Cashier s Office/Student Accounts Child Development Center College Police (EMERGENCIES ONLY) College Police (NON-EMERGENCIES) Communications, Community and Government Relations Continuing Education Counseling or 5241 Crown Cove Aquatic Center Customized Training Dental Hygiene Disability Support Services /VP DSS Test Proctor Economic Development Emergency Medical Technology/ Paramedic (EMT/EMTP) Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Evaluations Facilities Leasing Facilities, Operations and Planning Financial Aid The Southwestern College Schedule (USPS #024423) I s published six times a year in November, January, March, April, May, and July by the offices of Publications and Continuing Education at Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA Periodicals Postage Paid at Chula Vista, California. Volume 11, Issue Number 3, April 2017, Southwestern College Schedule. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Southwestern College Schedule, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA Area Code 619 Financial Services and Budgeting Ext. First Year Experience (FYE) Health Services High School Student Information (Outreach) Higher Education Center at National City Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa Higher Education Center at San Ysidro Instructional Support Services Library Nurse Nursing Programs and Courses Online Learning Center Outreach Parking Services Perkins Grant/CTE Office Personal Wellness Services Prerequisite Review Registration Information or 5216 Small Business Development Center Student Accounts Student Activities Student Employment Services Student Newspaper (Southwestern Sun) Superintendent/President CTE Transitions Tennis Courts and Tennis Center Theatre Box Office Transfer Center Veterans Workability III Program Writing Center SCHOOLS, UNITS AND CENTERS Arts, Communication and Social Sciences Business and Technology Continuing Education Counseling and Student Support Programs Language, Literature, and Humanities Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Wellness, Exercise Science and Athletics Higher Education Center at National City Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa Higher Education Center at San Ysidro Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at: 1

4 OFFICE HOURS ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER , Building 420 Mon. Thurs...7 a.m. 8 p.m. Fri...7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun...Closed ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS ext or 5216, *Building 1400, Room S101 Mon. Thurs....8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri....8 a.m. 3 p.m. ASSESSMENT/PREREQUISITES , *Building 1400, Room S107 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. BOOKSTORE , Building 630 Mon. Thurs....7:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri....7:45 a.m 2 p.m. (Saturday hours vary, check the Bookstore website at CALWORKS PROGRAM , Building 1400, Room S210 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. CAREER CENTER , ext *Building 1400, Room S206 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. CASHIER S OFFICE/STUDENT ACCOUNTS , *Building 1400, Room S102 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri....8 a.m. 3 p.m. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER , *Building 2000 Mon. Fri....7 a.m. 6 p.m. COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT (EMERGENCIES ONLY) (Non-emergencies), Building 105, Room 105D Police: Mon. Sat....5 a.m. 12 a.m. Police Lobby: Mon. Fri....8 a.m. 5 p.m CONTINUING EDUCATION , Building 660 Mon. Fri....8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. COUNSELING CENTER , ext. 5240, *Building 1400, Room S204 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. CTE TRANSITIONS , ext. 5740, Building 200, *Room 200A Mon. Fri...11 a.m. 3 p.m. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) , Building *1400, Room S108 VP Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. DISTRICT LOST AND FOUND , Building 105, Room 105D Mon. Fri...8 a.m. 5 p.m. EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (EOPS) , *Building 1400, Room S201 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. EVALUATIONS , *Building 1400, Room S104 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. FINANCIAL AID , ext *Building 1400, Room S104 Mon. Thurs... 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri... 8 a.m. 3 p.m. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE) , ext *Building 1400, Room S210 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. FOOD SERVICES See also: Student Union Time Out Café Trade Winds Café HEALTH SERVICES , Building 600, Room 601F Mon. Thurs....8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. HONORS PROGRAM , *Building 104, Room 104B Mon. Thurs...7:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Library , Building 620 See Library webpage for hours of operation MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (MESA) , Building 390, Room 396 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 2 p.m. ONLINE LEARNING CENTER , Building 620, Room L103 Call after business hours Mon. Thurs...10 a.m. 4 p.m. OUTREACH SERVICES , Building 1400, Room S101A Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Fri....8 a.m. 3 p.m. PERKINS GRANT/CTE OFFICE , ext 5261, Building 660 Mon. Fri....8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. PERSONAL WELLNESS SERVICES , ext 5279, Building 1400, Room S204 Mon.-Thurs...8 a.m. 5 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. SERVICE LEARNING/COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION (CWEE) , Building 600, Room 601C Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. STUDENT ACTIVITIES , Building 600, Room 601C Mon. Thurs....8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES , *Building 1400, Room S208 Mon Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. STUDENT UNION , Building 610 Mon. Thurs...7 a.m. 4 p.m. Fri...7 a.m. 2:30 p.m. TIME OUT CAFÉ , ext. 5305, Building 480 Mon. Thurs...7 a.m. 8:15 p.m. Fri...7 a.m. 2:30 p.m. TRADE WINDS CAFÉ , ext. 5971, Building 150S Mon. Thurs....7 a.m. 6 p.m. Fri... 7 a.m. 2 p.m. TRANSFER CENTER , *Building 1400, Room S205 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. VETERANS SERVICES , *Building 1400, Room S104 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. 2 Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at:

5 WORKABILITY III PROGRAM , *Building 1400, Room S207A Mon Thurs...9 a.m. 4 p.m. Fri...9 a.m. 11 a.m. *...Building 1400 is the Cesar E. Chavez Building/ Student Services Center SCHOOL, UNIT AND CENTER HOURS CROWN COVE AQUATIC CENTER Christine Perri, M.A., Dean Patrice Milkovich, M.S., Director Mon. Fri....8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun....8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES Malia Flood, Ph.D., Dean , Building 1400, Room S109 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 5 p.m. Fri....8 a.m. 3 p.m. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Mia McClellan, M.Ed., Dean , Room 213 Mon. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. WORKFORCE, AEBG AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Vacant, Dean Mon. Fri...8 a.m. 3 p.m. SCHOOL OF ARTS, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES William Kinney, M.A., Acting Dean , Room 702B Mon. Thurs....7:45 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Fri....7:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY Mink Stavenga, D.B.A., Dean , Room 470K Mon. Thurs....7:45 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Fri....7:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. SCHOOL OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS Jonathan King, Ph.D., Dean , Room S204 Mon. Thurs...8 a.m. 5 p.m. Fri....8 a.m. 3 p.m. SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND HUMANITIES Joel Levine, Ed.D., Dean , Room 430J Mon. Thurs....7:30 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Fri....7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Michael Odu, Ph.D., Dean , Room 215 Mon. Thurs....7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri....7:30 a.m. 3 p.m. SCHOOL OF WELLNESS, EXERCISE SCIENCE AND ATHLETICS James Spillers, M.S., Dean , Room H403 Mon. Thurs....7:30 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Fri....7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER AT NATIONAL CITY (HEC, NC) Christine Perri, M.A., Dean , Room 7116 Mon. Thurs....7:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri....7:45 a.m. 5 p.m. HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER AT OTAY MESA (HEC, OM) Silvia Cornejo, M.A., Dean Mon. Thurs....7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Fri....7:30 a.m. 4 p.m. HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER AT SAN YSIDRO (HEC, SY) Silvia Cornejo, M.A., Dean Mon...7:45 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Tues, Wed & Thurs...7:45 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Fri. & Sat...7:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at: 3

6 IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES SEPTEMBER 18 Spring 2018 application period begins. Applications are online at NOVEMBER 6 registration information to students NOVEMBER 10 Holiday Veterans Day Campus Closed NOVEMBER 13 Registration begins by appointment Waitlist available (as classes fill). DECEMBER 6 1 st Drop for non-payment JANUARY 1 Residency determination date JANUARY 2 January Intersession Begins JANUARY 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Campus Closed JANUARY 17 2 nd Drop for non-payment JANUARY 25 January intersession ends JANUARY 29 Spring 2018 full-term semester begins 1 st 8-week session beings Textbooks and required class materials must be returned by the first week of Spring (see bookstore website) JANUARY 29 FEBRUARY 9 DEADLINES FOR FULL-TERM CLASSES Check WebAdvisor to view the following deadline dates by clicking on the class title of a specific class section. Add/drop period/class change period. You may add classes with an add code or withdrawl from classes via WebAdvisor at Last day to add classes on WebAdvisor. No late adds will be accepted. Deadline will be enforced. Last day to withdraw from a class without receiving a W grade Refunds Last day to withdraw from full-semester classes and qualify for a full refund of enrollment fees and nonresident tuition (See information below for short session deadline). FEBRUARY 9 Last day to get a refund for Student Activities Stickers Last day to drop without a W for Full Term classes FEBRUARY 15 Last day to file a petition for Independent Study FEBRUARY Holiday Presidents Weekend Campus Closed FEBRUARY 23 Last day to file a petition for Pass/No Pass MARCH 1 Deadline to Petition for Spring 2018 Graduation MARCH 9 Last day to file a petition for Credit by Exam MARCH 28-APRIL 1 Spring break - Campus Closed APRIL 2 Second 8 week session begins APRIL 27 Last day to withdraw from full-semester classes and receive a W grade (via WebAdvisor) MAY Final Examination Week MAY Online Grading is open MAY 25 Last day of classes End of Semester/Commencement MAY 30 Final grades are due REMINDER TO FACULTY! Grade rosters must be submitted on WebAdvisor and are due by: MIDNIGHT on Tuesday, May 29, SHORT SESSION DEADLINES: Short Sessions begin JANUARY 29 and APRIL 2Check WebAdvisor to view the following deadline dates by clicking on the class title of a specific class section. Deadlines for short-session classes are determined as indicated below. Deadline to add classes: The day prior to Census Deadline for refund: 10% of actual meeting days (Note: in some cases this may be the first day of class). Deadline to apply for pass/no pass option is the first week for short term classes Deadline to withdraw from class without receiving a W : 20% of actual class meeting days Deadline to withdraw from class and receive a W : 75% of actual meeting days 4 Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at:

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Student Support and Success Steps Complete the steps listed below to get you on the right track to Student Success! Don t delay! STUDENT ORIENTATION PART 1 APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES ONLINE Log into WebAdvisor and select New Student Orientation located under the Online Orientation link. Student Orientation informs you about important initial services Prepares you for Reading, English, and Math assessment/ placement Reviews the study guides to prepare for assessment testing, if needed. ASSESSMENT APPROXIMATELY 2 3 HOURS Go to the Assessment website for walk-in testing schedule. Bring a photo ID and your SWC student ID number. If you have completed math and English courses or assessment at another college, submit proof to the Assessment Center, Individualized accommodations are available to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Contact DSS at / VP STUDENT ORIENTATION PART 2 AND FIRST SEMESTER PLAN Approximately 45 Minutes Online You can access Student Orientation part 2 and the First Semester plan the day after you complete the assessment/placement process. If you have already completed the SWC assessment within the last three years, please contact the Assessment Center for clearance. Login to WebAdvisor and select NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PART 2 Student Orientation PART 2 will prepare students for the registration process and academic planning. Within the Student Orientation PART 2, you must complete your First Semester Plan and submit electronically. (This will qualify you for a registration date.) Complete the quiz to finish Student Orientation PART 2. STUDENTS NEED TO COMPLETE THESE 3 STEPS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT PRIORITY REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE ED TO YOU. ENROLLMENT PRIORITY REGISTRATION Enrollment priority and the registration date will be determined when students have completed; 1) New Student Orientation Part One 2) Assessment, and 3) New Student Orientation Part Two and First Semester Plan. Students have to be in a Good Academic Standing. The California Community College Board of Governors approved a policy change to establish system-wide registration priorities in an effort to improve student success. The regulations are designed to ensure that classes are available for students seeking career advancement, an associate degree or transfer, and to reward students who are making academic progress towards their academic goals. Consequently, enrollment priorities have been redefined and changes have been in effect since Fall Under the regulations, new or returning students who have completed assessment, orientation and the student education plan, as well as continuing students in good academic standing who have not exceeded 100 units (not to include units in Basic skills, English as a Second Language) will have enrollment priority over students who do not meet these criteria. Students will now register for courses according to an enrollment priority system as defined by Title 5 regulations and the Southwestern Community College District. LEVEL 1 State-mandated enrollment priority groups: Foster Youth or Former Foster Youth, Homeless Youth, Active Military, Veterans, EOPS, DSS and CalWORKs LEVEL 2 College enrollment priority groups: Associated Student Organization- Executive & Senate Members, District Identified Learning Communities, MESA, University Links, Vocational Rehabilitation, Honors Program and eligible student athletes LEVEL 3 SWC Early Admission Program students (Fall term only) LEVEL 4 Continuing Students in good standing with less than 100 degreeapplicable units completed at SWC. a) 50 units 90 units b) 30 units 49 units c) 0 29 units d) 90 units 99 units LEVEL 5 Open Enrollment New and Returning students on a first come, first served basis LEVEL 6 Student who have lost enrollment priority enrollment Students with 100 or more units Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at: 5

8 WHAT CAN I DO IF I LOSE MY ENROLLMENT PRIORITY? ENROLLMENT PRIORITY SHALL BE LOST AT THE FIRST REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITY AFTER THE STUDENT: Placed on academic or progress probation for two consecutive terms; or Earned 100 or more degree applicable semester units Students who have lost enrollment priority can petition to appeal their status, if they can provide documentation for the following area: EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES: Extenuating circumstances: Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Examples of documentation include: medical records, police reports, court documents, etc. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS Student with disabilities should contact DSS for questions regarding enrollment priority at (619) , VP (619) , DSS@ swccd.edu. STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN HIGH UNIT MAJORS OR UNITS IN CATEGORES LISTED BELOW: Students who are enrolled in High Unit Majors or have accumulated units from Advanced Placement, 2+2 or Credit by Examination. HONOR STUDENTS: Honors Students who have no other available opportunity for honor addendums, based on their academic goal. Examples of documentation include: Honors addendum contracts for the completion of at least 15 semester units and Student Education Plan. (Conflict in work or class schedule is not a valid reason not enrolling in an honors addendum) FINAL SEMESTER BEFORE DEGREE CERTIFICATE AND/OR TRANSFER COMPLETION: Student is within his/her final semester of degree, certificate and/ or transfer completion. Examples of documentation include: Student Education Plan, updated transcript must show only the remaining classes before graduation. Petitions available online at click on Admissions then Printable forms. STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT: Students who have demonstrated significant academic improvement defined as achieving no less than the minimum grade point average and progress standards. Examples of documentation include: Transcript which shows academic improvement in a minimum of two semesters. HOW TO APPLY AND REGISTER Eight Easy Steps to Enrollment! Step 1: Apply Online for Admissions Step 2: Complete New Student Orientation-Part 1 Step 3: Assessment Step 4: New Orientation-Part 2 and First Semester Plan Step 5: Registration Step 6: Pay Fees Step 7: Send Your Transcripts Step 8: Access College Services (after you have applied) STEP 1: APPLy ONLINE FOR ADMISSIONS Go to Click on Apply and Register. New and former students (anyone not registered for the Spring 2017 semester) must complete the College admissions application. STEP 2: COMPLETE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION-PART 1 Orientation is required of all new students who are planning to complete a degree, certificate, or transfer to a university. Learn all about college resources, general education and major requirements and select the best courses for your first semester plan. Access the Online Orientation through the college website/web Advisor link. New Student Orientation Part 1 will inform you about important initial services Prepare you for Reading, English, math assessment/ placement Review the study guides to prepare for assessment testing, if needed. STEP 3: ASSESSMENT Follow these steps: Complete New Student Orientation Part I Prepare for the Assessment tests or provide transcripts from external colleges Schedule your Assessment tests and complete the tests Be sure to complete these steps and Assessment test prior to registration. The results will help you select appropriate English and math courses. The Assessment Center is located in Room S107 in the Cesar E. Chavez Student Services Building and at each Higher Education Center. Visit for assessment schedules, testing procedures, and practice tests. Students enrolling in online classes are not required to attend the on-campus assessment, but should complete the online orientation. Contact your instructor for more information. Individualized accommodations are available to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Contact DSS at / VP Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at:

9 STEP 4: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION-PART 2 AND FIRST SEMESTER PLAN New Student orientation Part 2 is available 24 hours after you complete your Assessment. New Student Orientation Part 2 will prepare students for the registration process and academic planning. Within the New Student Orientation Part 2, you will complete your First Semester Plan and submit electronically. Complete the quiz to finish New Student Orientation PART 2. STEP 5: REGISTRATION Register for classes on WebAdvisor on or after your registration date, or visit one of our Admissions Offices for assistance. BEFORE YOU REGISTER Refer to your registration appointment to ensure that you are registering on or after your assigned appointment time. Clear any outstanding fees or holds. Meet prerequisites. Unofficial transcripts or grade notices can be used for prerequisite review. (Room S107) Develop an Abbreviated Student Educational Plan (SEP) through New Student Orientation Part 2, or visit the Counseling Center for assistance. REGISTRATION ONLINE To register go to click Log In, enter your User ID and Password. First time users only will enter their date of birth (six digits) for the password. Read the login instructions carefully. Don t remember your password? Click on the Reset my password link. Follow the steps and a temporary password will be sent to your address on file in WebAdvisor. This will enable you to create a new password. STEP 6: PAY FEES Students may pay their fees online through WebAdvisor, in person at the Cashier s Office located at the Chula Vista campus and Higher Education Centers, or by phone. To pay by phone, call Student Accounts at For Spring 2018, there will be two drop for nonpayment dates: December 6 and January 17, If a student owes more than $184 by Wednesday, December 6, they will be dropped from classes that cause their unpaid balance to be in excess of $184. The drop sequence will be from last enrollment to first. Students will be allowed to enroll again, however the same rule will apply on the second drop date on Wednesday, January 17. After January 17, students are responsible for dropping their classes by the appropriate refund deadlines or they will be financially responsible. If a student is registered or active in any class after the term begins, it will be the student s responsibility to drop themselves if not attending. Non-payment or non-attendance does not release the student from this responsibility and may result in a failing grade being issued with fees owed. Board of Governors Fee Waivers are also available and easy to apply for. If you qualify, your enrollment fees are waived and covered by the State of California. You may apply at aspx?page=1080 throughout the academic year. STEP 7: SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts are needed to clear prerequisites and to award prior credit for degrees and certificates. College transcripts will be evaluated for SWC use through the Evaluations Office located in the Student Services Center after official transcripts are on file with the Admissions Office. Official transcripts must be sent directly from other schools, colleges and universities to the Admissions Office. Hand-carried transcripts will not be accepted. If you have ever attended another college or university, request transcripts be sent to: Southwestern College, Admissions Office 900 Otay Lakes Road Chula Vista, CA STEP 8: ACCESS COLLEGE SERVICES AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED Visit the Cesar E. Chavez Building for assistance or the college website for a full list of student services in the following departments: Assessment Center For basic skills placement testing and to clear prerequisites with courses and/or assessment completed at other colleges. Counseling Center After the second week of the semester, schedule an individual appointment with a College counselor to develop your educational plan. Career Center Learn more about career options and choose your major. First Year Experience (FYE) Join with other new students to learn all about higher education and skills for success. Transfer Center Learn how SWC prepares you for the university. Disability Support Services For students who need to request support for their verified disability EOPS Apply for over-and-above college support, counseling and book service. Financial Aid Office Provides assistance in applying for and receiving aid and scholarship information. Student Employment Services Assistance in finding a part-time job or a career job once you have completed your training. Evaluations Office Petition for graduation. Have other college transcripts evaluated for SWC credit. Veterans Services Offers support if you are in the military, a veteran, or qualified member of the family. Resource Center Provides community resources to all students. (Visit Student Employment counter.) Note: All of these services are available at the Chula Vista campus in the Cesar E. Chavez Building, Student Services Center, and most are available at all Center locations FEE PAYMENT METHOD Students may pay fees by credit card, check/money order, or cash. See page 12 for more information about fees. Optional: Apply for Financial Aid at Federal and State Financial Aid is available for qualified students. Apply online at or visit the Financial Aid Office at any College location for additional information. 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10 STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAM The Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) is a State of California categorically-funded program that assists in choosing, planning, and achieving educational and career goals. It is Southwestern College s way of supporting student s right to succeed in college. SSSP is a partnership between the student and the College. SSSP college link: Southwestern College agrees to: Provide orientation services Evaluate English, math and reading skills through assessments. Provide application and registration assistance. Provide access to counselors who can help plan your education. Monitor student progress and keep you informed about campus resources. FEES AND REFUNDS Student agrees to: Decide upon major and educational goal before completing 15 units. Participate in a required assessment session and orientation session (online or on campus). Adhere to prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Develop a Student Educational Plan with a college counselor. Attend and successfully complete the courses in which you enroll. All students are required to participate in SSSP Services, unless they are exempted by the following: Already have earned an Associate or Bachelor Degree. Are attending SWC for: personal enrichment, noncredit courses only, upgrading job skills, enrolled in apprenticeship or career technical programs, or are concurrently enrolled in another college or university. Exempt students may not receive a registration date by not participating in SSSP Services. *At the time of publication, the Enrollment Fee is $46 per unit (Example: a 3-unit course is $138) Note: All fees are subject to change. Enrollment Fees are set by the California Legislature. REGISTRATION FEES REQUIRED FEES Enrollment Fee... $46 per unit Waived for BOGFW recipients. Non Resident Tuition... $234 per unit Plus other registration fees. Course/Materials Fee (if applicable)... $Varies All student fees are set in accordance with the California Legislature and are subject to change. The enrollment fees set by the Legislature apply to every community college in the State. In the event the Legislature increases fees, students will be responsible for paying the difference. Students who have already registered for classes will be billed for the difference in accordance with any new state requirement. Health Fee Pursuant to Education Code and District policy, Southwestern College has a mandatory health fee. The health fee is $20 for fall and spring semesters. The summer session has a health fee of $17. The health fee and/or health fee exceptions are subject to change should the State Legislature take action to change them. Students may petition for exception for the following reasons: Students who depend exclusively on prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona-fide religious sect, denomination or organization; Students who qualify of a Board of Governors Fee Waiver A (BOGFW-A) to cover enrollment fees; High School students enrolled at the Sweetwater Union High School District taking designated classes at high school sites only; Students attending under an approved apprenticeship training program; Exclusive online courses. HEALTH FEE** units... $17 6 or more units... $20 Refer to Health Services Center for services. Accident Insurance/Liability Fee... $2 (Students enrolled in off-campus classes where no health services are available; classes at the Chula Vista campus when no health services are available, or travel study classes which meet outside of California.) ** Upon request, the health fee will be refunded to any student who withdraws from all courses prior to the 10% date of the length of the course. OTHER FEES Student Center Fee... $1 per unit $10 maximum...per academic year. (Students on AFDC, SSI, or General relief are exempt from this fee) Student Activities Fee $8 per semester (See Student activity sticker in this schedule for more information) 8 Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at:

11 PARKING INFORMATION AND FEES Registered students can purchase parking permits online on WebAdvisor at You will need your license plate number and a credit card. Non-Students need to go to Parking Services, Room 105D. Parking permits are not available for purchase in the Cashier s Office The process is: Log into WebAdvisor: Go to the Academic Profile and you will see SWC Parking Permits Follow the directions and it will lead you to the Credentials website Pay for your permit Print out your temporary permit (if needed) If you purchase your parking permit before the semester begins, you will be able to print out a temporary permit until the permanent one is received. Once you have purchased your permit, you will receive the permit via U.S. mail, between 5 to 10 business days. You cannot exchange the permit once you place your order There will be no refunds Permits are not valid in metered spaces Permits are required from the first day of classes at all Southwestern College sites. All vehicles must have a valid college parking permit properly displayed while parked at any campus except in metered or disabled parking spaces. Multi vehicle/car... $40 Motorcycle... $20 Eligible Financial Aid BOGFW Recipients*...$20* Daily Parking...$3 per day Visitor Parking (Lot A, Chula Vista Campus)... $1 for 60 minutes in green-lined spaces Meter Parking (San Ysidro and Otay Mesa)...$1 for 45 minutes Automobile Permit Replacement fee... $40 Motorcycle Permit Replacement fee... $20 Note: * Special Classification BOGFW recipients do not qualify for a cost reduction in parking fees. If you are approved for BOGFW but WebAdvisor is not displaying the option to purchase the permit at the BOGFW reduced price, please contact a BOGFW Financial Aid Specialist before purchasing a permit to verify your eligibility. For additional policies pertaining to parking fees please visit: Home > Admissions & Registration > Tuition and Fees AVOID CITATIONS: White-lined spaces = Student Parking Yellow-lined spaces = Staff Parking Green-lined spaces = Visitor Parking (one hour or less) Students or visitors parked in yellow-lined staff spaces at any time will be cited. RETURNED CHECK SERVICE CHARGE Checks returned for non-sufficient funds or Stop Payments must be paid by MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express, cash or money order, and a $25 service charge will be added to the amount of the check. Your enrollment at Southwestern College, as well as your credit, may be affected. REFUND POLICY A student will be refunded registration fees for course withdrawals made by before the first two weeks of instruction for a primary term (Fall and Spring semesters) or by 10% point of actual class meeting days. Please check with WebAdvisor for dates for specific classes. Mandatory fees to include health, student center, and material fees are also subject to the above policy. A class added after the refund deadline is not eligible for a refund. REFUNDS ARE NOT AUTOMATIC. Eligible students should request a refund in person or by phone at any Cashiers Office at the following locations: Chula Vista Campus (619) ; Higher Education Center, Otay Mesa (619) ; Higher Education Center, San Ysidro (619) Ext or 4903; and Higher Education Center, National City (619) Ext You may also download and complete the Refund Request Form and submit as stated on the form. Please allow 3-4 weeks for receipt of your refund check. Accounts of students who officially withdraw from class by the refund deadline will be credited. It is imperative that the student s current address is on file in Admissions and Records. (Title 5 - Section 58508) REFUND DEADLINES Students who officially withdraw from class by the refund deadline will be mailed a refund upon request only. It is imperative that a current address be on file in Admissions. Refunds may take up to four weeks after the receipt of the refund request. In most cases refunds will not be processed until after the refund deadline. Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at: 9

12 FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AID The Financial Aid Office offers a full array of financial aid program, in the form of grants, fee waivers, employment, loans and scholarships. These funds are intended to assist students with the cost of education, which includes fees, books, supplies, food, housing, transportation, and personal expenses. Additional information on Financial Aid programs and services can be found at APPLICATION PROCEDURE STEP 1 APPLY Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at AB540 students without a valid social security number should submit the California Dream Act Application at The Federal School Code for Southwestern College is STEP 2 SUBMIT FORMS Download required forms from and submit to the Financial Aid Office STEP 3 APPLICATION PROCESSING Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards to be eligible for award Have file reviewed for completeness and respond to requests for any additional documentation or information STEP 4 FINANCIAL AID AWARDING Review award letter or view awards on WebAdvisor and register desired method of disbursement. FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS FEDERAL PROGRAMS Federal Pell Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid. The amount of money awarded is based upon a student s need and the number of units enrolled. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. It is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is dependent upon funds available. Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program which provides employment to help pay for part of a student s educational costs and is based on financial need. Students on FWS may work approximately 15 hours per week on or off campus. William D. Ford Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans are funds that must be repaid. Loan amounts follow federal guidelines and will be determined at the time the Financial Aid Office certifies a loan application. Both entrance and exit counseling are requirements and students must maintain at least half-time enrollment status to receive a loan. BOGFW A: Student or parent must currently be receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), CalWORKs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplemental Program (SSP), or General Assistance (GA). Documentation is required. BOGFW-B: Student must meet income standards based on family size. Documentation may be required. BOGFW-C: Student must have applied for FAFSA and demonstrate required level of financial need. IMPORTANT: Effective Fall 2016, there were important eligibility changes to the BOGFW program. Students who are placed on academic and/or progress probation or disqualification in two consecutive primary terms (fall and spring) will lose eligibility for BOGFW. Students will be notified within 30 days of the end of the term and will have the ability to regain eligibility via appeal, working back into satisfactory academic status or sitting out two consecutive primary terms. There are special consideration factors for CalWORKS, EOPS, DSPS and student veterans. Foster youth and former foster youth who are 24 years old and younger are exempt from these regulations. For more information, please go to www. swccd.edu/bogfwchanges. Cal Grants A, B & C are state-funded grants given to California college students and do not have to be repaid. Students must be California residents or verified AB540 student, enrolled at least half-time (6 units), have a high school diploma and meet federal aid requirements. Cal Grants B & C are the only CalGrant awards offered at SWC. AB540 Students: Under AB131, students who are registered as AB540 are entitled to receive CalGrants. Students with valid SSNs should complete the FAFSA application and students without SSNs should complete the California Dream Application. Chafee Grants are administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). The program is for foster or former foster youth to help pay for college, career or technical training. Funding is limited. Full Time Student Success Grant (FTSSG) is a program that provides awards to Cal Grant B recipient students who are enrolled full time (12 units or more per semester, in the fall and/or spring semesters). FTSSG is a state funded program and is subject to funding availability. Child Development Grants are administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). The program is for students who are pursuing a Child Development permit to teach or supervise in a licensed California Child Care Center. SCHOLARSHIPS A scholarship is aid that does not have to be repaid. Scholarships are available in the fall and spring semesters. The online application, as well as additional information on scholarships and scholarship eligibility, can be found at STATE PROGRAMS Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) is a program that waives the $46/unit enrollment fees for eligible students. Students must be a California resident or verified AB540 student and meet the requirements one of the following categories: DISBURSEMENTS Financial aid disbursements are made on a monthly basis by the Finance Office. Students awarded financial aid may receive their aid by electronic deposit made to a students existing bank account, paper check or deposit directly to the SWC Access Card. Financial Aid funds will first reduce any debts owed to SWC and the remaining balance will go to students by the disbursement method chosen by the student. 10 Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at:

13 WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES AND RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS Financial Aid funds are awarded under the assumption that students will attend school for the entire payment period or period of enrollment for which the aid was awarded and will complete all the units on which their award was calculated. Students who withdraw from all classes will have the amount of Title IV Federal Financial Aid that was earned and are entitled to keep determined by a mandated federal formula. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards Federal and state financial aid regulations require Southwestern College to establish, define, and apply Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for all financial aid applicants. The regulations require that SAP be evaluated every academic year, and measure both the qualitative standard (cumulative GPA) and quantitative standards (completion rate, Pace) and (Maximum Time Frame). Students enrolled in a program of less than two years (Certificate of Achievement) are reviewed for SAP after the end of every semester. All periods of enrollment at Southwestern College and applicable transferable units from other colleges will be included as part of the SAP review. Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement (Qualitative) - students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Unit Completion Rate Pace of Progress (Quantitative) - students are required to complete a minimum of 67% of the units in which they have enrolled. All units are considered in this calculation. Units for which a grade of W, I, NP and/ or F was received are considered as units attempted but not completed. Maximum Time Frame (Quantitative) students must complete their academic program within a maximum time frame of 150% of the published program s required units. For example, associate in arts, associate in science and transfer degrees generally require 60 units to complete, so 150% of these programs would be 90 units. Repeated courses will count toward the 150% maximum units allowed. The maximum time frame will not be extended for students who change academic programs or have prior degrees or certificates. Students who have a bachelor s degree or higher from a domestic or foreign school have exceeded the maximum time frame and will not be eligible for additional financial aid. Students who are disqualified have the right to appeal the decision, by participating in a SAP Workshop and providing a written statement describing the extenuating circumstances experiences, what has changes and how those changes will ensure future academic success. More information can be found at REGISTRATION POLICIES AND DEFINITIONS Note: All forms are available online at Under Admissions click Printable Forms. Assistance and processing are available at the Chula Vista campus and Higher Education Centers at National City, Otay Mesa, and San Ysidro. ADDING CLOSED CLASSES Once classes start, students need to attend the first class meeting to obtain instructor approval to enroll. If space permits, the instructor will issue an add code. Students can use add codes on WebAdvisor or go to to any of the Admissions Offices for assistance with WebAdvisor. Students taking online classes need to contact their faculty and request an add code for enrollment. If there is space, the instructor will issue the add code via . After the student has acquired the add code, then follow the WebAdvisor instructions noted above. Note: Students on the waitlist will be given first priority if space becomes available. CANCELLED CLASS A cancelled class means that the College is unable to offer the class. The College reserves the right to cancel any class after the schedule goes to print. CLOSED CLASS A class closes when the maximum seat capacity has been reached. During registration a waitlist is created. Students wishing to register for a closed class after class begins must go to the class or contact their faculty for online classes. See entry above, Adding Closed Classes, for additional information. COREQUISITES A corequisite is a course which must be taken during the same semester as another course. In other words, when a course has a corequisite listed, you must register for those courses (often a lecture and lab) concurrently. Knowing the information being presented in the corequisite course is deemed necessary for successful completion of the other course(s). When dropping or withdrawing from a course that has a corequisite, both courses must be dropped concurrently. Corequisites are enforced at Southwestern College. Students may challenge corequisites; see College Catalog for challenge policy and procedures. COURSE REPETITION A student may not register for a class in which a passing grade has previously been received, or the maximum number of repetitions allowed have been completed. A student may receive any combination of three (3) substandard academic work (D, F or NP grade) and/or W withdrawal symbol on his or her official record for enrollment in the same course. If the student can demonstrate extenuating circumstances requiring one additional repetition, the student may petition and attach the supporting documentation. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the control of the student See Academic/College Policies in this class schedule for additional information. Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at: 11

14 DUPLICATE COURSE Students may not register for two (2) classes with the same course number and title. HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL ADMISSIONS High school students who are enrolled in grades with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 may be admitted for concurrent enrollment at SWC. A High School Special Form signed by the high school principal is required. All necessary forms and instructions are available at Admissions and Records. Enrollment is limited to no more than two (2) classes or six (6) units per semester or summer session. See the SWC College Catalog for more information. Students enrolled in home school programs must meet one of the following criteria: 1. The home school program must be affiliated with a county department of education program. 2. Must be taught by a person holding a California teaching credential, or 3. Must hold a current private school affidavit filed with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. LIMITATION ON ENROLLMENT Performance courses may require students to try out for intercollegiate athletic teams or to audition for courses involving public performances prior to enrollment. Enrollment in blocks of courses or sections may be a requirement so that a group of students will enroll together in that set of classes. Typically the students are part of a special program such as a Learning Community. Enrollment may be limited due to legal requirements (imposed by statute, regulation, and/or contract). For example, some courses may require that the student have a valid driver license, a health clearance, a nursing license or certificate, etc. Limitations on enrollment are enforced at Southwestern College. Students may challenge limitations on enrollment; see College Catalog for challenge policy and procedures. PREREQUISITES When a course has a prerequisite, students must have specific knowledge or skills to register for and be successful in the course. The prerequisite can be a skill, an assessment result or successful completion (grade of A, B, C, or P has been earned) in a prior course. If prerequisites were completed at another college or university, students must bring copies of appropriate transcripts/grade reports and/or assessment results to the Assessment Center to clear the requirements prior to registration. Students may challenge prerequisites; see College Catalog for challenge policy and procedures. RECOMMENDED PREPARATION A course or previous training that a student should complete but is not required to complete to help ensure success in the indicated course. Completion of the recommended preparation course with a grade of C or better increases student success. You are strongly encouraged to follow recommended preparation whenever it is listed in the class schedule to improve your chances for success. Enrollment may not be denied to any student not meeting a recommended preparation. RECOMMENDED CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT A course that a student should complete but is not required to complete while enrolled in another course. You are strongly encouraged to follow recommended concurrent enrollment whenever it is listed in the class schedule to improve your chances for success. Enrollment may not be denied to any student not meeting a recommended concurrent enrollment. REGISTRATION STATEMENT The Registration Statement is proof of enrollment or waitlist status in classes. Registration statements can be obtained through WebAdvisor at any time. Students should review their Registration Statements carefully to verify registration, class meeting days and times, locations and fee payment. Instructors, labs and any office on campus may request to see a student s Registration Statement prior to providing services. SEE A COUNSELOR For assistance in the evaluation and selection of educational or occupational goals and to relate selection of classes to abilities and objectives. The advice received will be based on many different factors, such as assessment results, transcripts, and educational or career technical goals. To schedule appointments with counselors, start by filing a Student Success Needs Assessment with the Counseling Center and soon after you will be provided a plan for success. THIRTY UNIT REMEDIATION LIMIT Students will not receive credit for more than 30 units of remedial or basic skills courses in the District. A student who exhausts this unit limitation will be referred to appropriate noncredit continuing education services. TIME CONFLICT/CLASS OVERLAY Students are not permitted to register for two (2) classes that are scheduled during the same or overlapping time periods, even if the instructor will allow it. This includes online and/or hybrid courses with mandatory on-campus meetings that conflict with other on-campus courses. Class overlays are only allowed under special circumstances with appropriate dean approval. WAITLIST Waitlists will become available at the beginning of the registration period as classes fill. As a student drops from the class roster, the first student on the waitlist will be notified by of the reserved space available to register in the class. The student will have three (3) calendar days to register in the class and make payment for the class. If the student does not register in the class within three (3) days, they will be dropped from the waitlist. Note: Students without an address or do not meet eligibility requirements will not be moved into the class. If you add yourself to a waitlist and enroll for another section of the same course you will be dropped from the waitlisted course. The waitlist may be used during the first week only. Instructors will issue an add code and have the student take the code to Admissions or enter their add code in WebAdvisor for online students. Students may register with add codes on WebAdvisor at 12 Please refer to WebAdvisor for most current scheduling information at: